Who Cares About Thin Phones?
Episode Description
There was a bunch of news this week! Marques, Andrew, and David dive right into all of the new things we learned about Material 3 Expressive from the Android Show. After that, they go over whether the new Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge and the rumored iPhone 17 Air are actually impressive just because they're thin. It's a fun one!
Chapters 00:00 Intro 01:27 New Android updates! 25:14 New Google Logo 31:51 Liquid IV (Sponsored) 33:40 Galaxy S25 Edge discussion 40:29 Apple iPhone 17 Air leaks 50:22 Whoop 5.0 updates 01:04:02 Coda.io (Sponsored) 01:05:15 Shopify (Sponsored) 01:06:43 Spotify AI DJ now takes requests 01:18:11 Trivia answers 01:23:46 Outro
Links: Android show livestream: https://www.youtube.com/live/l3yDd3CmA_Y?si=5gYIAAIbwtthHpo- MKBHD - Galaxy S25 Edge Impressions: https://youtu.be/yWBz2qZJ8zY?si=uVWKN0P-epCvc5Sw Verge - Whoop 5.0 upgrade news: https://www.theverge.com/news/664111/whoop-5-0-upgrade-anger-wearables
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Brief Summary
Hosts discuss iPhone 17 leaks, Google I/O updates, and Whoop's subscription backlash.
Key points
- Road Trip Reflections. A long journey filled with music and no regrets.
- The Return of a Favorite. A nostalgic nod to a beloved topic that’s back in the spotlight.
- Skepticism About Technology. A host expresses doubt about the reliability of new tech features.
- Unexpected Love for Gemini Live. A surprising admission of enjoyment for a new feature.
- Google's Logo Update. Google's logo has received a new gradient design, sparking mixed reactions.
- Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge Impressions. First hands-on with the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge reveals a surprisingly thin design.
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Episode highlights
- The Return of a FavoriteA nostalgic nod to a beloved topic that’s back in the spotlight.“You thought that was gone, but it was always going to come back.”0:52May 16, 2025
- Skepticism About TechnologyA host expresses doubt about the reliability of new tech features.“I trust nobody. It's not personal.”15:48May 16, 2025
- Unexpected Love for Gemini LiveA surprising admission of enjoyment for a new feature.“I kind of hate myself for this but I really like Gemini Live now.”18:10May 16, 2025
- Google's Logo UpdateGoogle's logo has received a new gradient design, sparking mixed reactions.“I think it's beautiful. I hate it.”25:51May 16, 2025
- Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge ImpressionsFirst hands-on with the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge reveals a surprisingly thin design.“This is really really thin.”34:12May 16, 2025
- Apple's Fashion Forward StrategyApple's marketing focuses on making products feel new and desirable, unlike Samsung.“Apple is way more fashion forward.”42:45May 16, 2025
- The Confusing iPhone LineupThe increasing number of iPhone models raises questions about consumer choices.“How many iPhones are we gonna freaking have?”44:30May 16, 2025
- Whoop's Controversial Upgrade FeesWhoop faced backlash for charging users for upgrades that were previously free.“The number one rule of the internet is never charge for something that was previously free.”56:30May 16, 2025
